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The state of abortion

A graphic that reads the state of abortion

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that has profoundly changed the landscape of abortion access nationwide. Unlike many of its neighbors, Minnesota bucked the trend of limiting or prohibiting abortion access, instead lifting restrictions that had been in place for decades. 

One year later, this series looked at how that decision changed Minnesota. Below you will find our special coverage.

Anger to action: How DFLers transformed Minnesota abortion rights after Roe

Anger to action: How DFLers transformed Minnesota abortion rights after Roe

DFL lawmakers felt rage last June 24 as the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. They channeled that anger into winning at the polls then widening abortion access in ways that surprised even some supporters and angered opponents. Here’s how it happened.
by Dana Ferguson and Michelle Wiley

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Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota was already an island of abortion access when the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade one year ago. The decision has brought new challenges as Minnesota clinics work to meet the needs of a growing list of patients from around the country.
by Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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Abortion opponents say they’ll work to roll back Minnesota law changes

Abortion opponents say they’ll work to roll back Minnesota law changes

Minnesota lawmakers removed abortion restrictions this year and guaranteed access to abortion in state law. Groups opposed to abortion say those changes have energized their members and that they’ll mobilize Minnesotans to roll them back.
by Dana Ferguson

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Roe’s end brought big change to Minnesota and its neighbors

Roe’s end brought big change to Minnesota and its neighbors

The Supreme Court’s decision last June to strike down Roe v. Wade triggered immediate abortion restrictions in many states. A year later, the legal landscape continues to shift. Here’s where things stand currently with Minnesota and other states across the Midwest.
by Michelle Wiley, Sam Stroozas and Dana Ferguson

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What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts

What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts

MPR News put calls out on social media asking Minnesotans to reflect on the abortion issue and how their views might have shifted one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what they had to say.
by Sam Stroozas, Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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